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Lots of people go fishing for fun, but these guys definitely took things up a notch. They custom-built a giant drone that was powerful enough to lift a guy above a lake. While he was hanging out up there, he managed to do a little fishing! Although many people were entertained by the stunt, aviation authorities have been investigating it to make sure everyone was following safety rules.

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Elite drone pilots put their flying skills to the test in the Drone Racing League, or DRL for short. The professional drone pilots custom build their drones so that they're extremely fast, which makes these drone races very exciting to watch! To tell us more about DRL and give us a thrilling demonstration, two skilled drone pilots are joining the RTM hosts at the studio.
You can check out more exhilarating drone racing content by following DRL on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. DRL also has a live drone race coming up in Phoenix, Arizona, which will take place at Chase Field on Sunday, September 8 at 7:30 PM. View Now

Imagine swimming for eight hours a day for six straight months. That's what 51-year-old Benoit Lecomte is planning to do, setting off on an epic journey from Chōshi, Japan to San Francisco, California.
More than six years of preparations have lead to this moment. Finally really to start my swim across the Pacific Ocean. #theswim#benlecomtetheswim watch the live stream of my departure on @Seeker Facebook. @Discoverypic.twitter.com/TPJlz4tbEY
— Ben Lecomte (@BenLecomteSwim) June 4, 2018
After each day's swim, Lecomte does get to recover on a nearby yacht, staffed with a support crew and researchers. The next day, he's dropped off at the same spot he stopped swimming the day before, according to CNN.
Seeker breaks down Lecomte's physical and mental preparation for the expedition.
The almost 6,000 mile swim takes him through the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch," or the swirling pile of trash in the ocean that's three times the size of France, according to CNN. Part of Lecomte's motivation for the swim is to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
Thanks @leonardodicaprio for sharing my story. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to use my passion for swimming as a platform to raise awareness for such an important issue. @seeker @discoverychannel #theswim#BenLecomtepic.twitter.com/19L8zlNnIF
— Ben Lecomte (@BenLecomteSwim) June 5, 2018
Lecomte has been training for this event for four years. In 1998, he was the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean without a kickboard.
Track Lecomete's live progress every day here and get more information on The Longest Swim website.
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Oftentimes when a skilled golfer hits the ball, it goes flying out of sight — but not this time! This FPV drone is giving us an amazing perspective as it follows a golf ball across the course.
Next, to say that Coach Rusty has golf skills would be an understatement. If one of us threw a golf club in the air while attempting this trick, people nearby would have to run for cover. Coach Rusty, on the other hand, can pull off the crazy trick shot and do it with effortless style. View Now

Recently, Richard Browning used a Jet Suit to fly near a boat of people off the coast of Maryland. It's impressive to see just how far this Jet Suit technology has come!
Next, a very large boat was doing high-speed turns in the Atlantic Ocean. That's certainly not something you sea every day. View Now

Recipes

With this tasty recipe from Delish, you can satisfy your sweet and salty cravings at the same time. This easy-to-make Strawberry-Pretzel Tart has a creamy, fruity center with a crushed pretzel crust. Talk about a crowd-pleaser! View Now

Food connoisseur Jessica Hord is back, so you know what that means — another yummy recipe! This time, she's teaching us how to whip up An Italian In My Kitchen's Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta. A mouthwatering dish that's easy to make? Now, that's what we're in the mood for. View Now

Animals

Three kayakers were in the middle of a huge lake when they saw a deer struggling to keep its head above the water. Worried about the deer's safety, the kayakers immediately sprang into action and steered it back to dry land. It was hard work, but it was worth the effort when the deer ran off into the distance to live another day.
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Whale conservation organization Ocean Alliance has come up with a fascinating, noninvasive way to assess whales, and it's with a handy device they like to call the SnotBot. By attaching a Petri dish to a drone and flying it over whales, they're able to collect blow samples, aka whale "snot." With the hormones, DNA, and microbiomes found in the sample, researchers are able to evaluate the health and stress levels of each whale. View Now

If you thought your significant other bugged you sometimes, just wait until you check this out. Mo and Jo were playing a food tasting game when Mo secretly fed his wife a female rhinoceros beetle! We’re guessing she’s going to get him back for this prank big time.
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Celebrity

Ricky Gervais is (virtually) sitting down with Vanity Fair for a "chin wag." Sure he's pretty busy writing, producing, directing, and starring in his hit show "After Life" on Netflix, but he finds time for the occasional "bevvy." He's a bit "cheesed-off" about having to postpone some gigs, but if he hadn't, things could have turned out "shambolic." Don't know what any of these terms mean? View Now

Like many of us, Bon Appétit's awesome cooking challenge series "Back-To-Back Chef" is also adapting to COVID-19 with "Side-By-Side Chef." In this at-home episode, singer-songwriter Troye Sivan is taking a crack at making some delicious Japanese pancakes. He has to follow chef Carla Music's verbal instructions only, but the question is, will he be able to pull it off without peeking at their video chat? Let's find out! View Now

Salons have been closed temporarily during quarantine, so Molly Sims and her son Brooks are taking matters into their own hands. Brooks is helping her wax at home, but it seems much more intense than he expected! After helping his mom pull off the wax strip, Brooks' reaction is so sweet. View Now

Quarantine is especially hard if you're separated from the people you love most. In this case, parents were separated from their high-risk toddler after her father tested positive for COVID-19. View Now

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Quarantine isn't stopping these stunt performers from having an action-packed battle! The athletes are doing stunts from their homes, but the whole fight is perfectly timed so it looks like they're duking it out in the same room. You can watch the full video below. View Now

We simply cannot get enough of the hilarious, adorable fashionista that is 2-year-old Willa. You see, Willa is an independent little lady, so she went into the bathroom and did a little pampering. Now, her dad Peter has a few questions for her — and her responses are pure gold. View Now

We all have something about ourselves that's unique to us, and for Jacob Pina, it's his thumb. For reasons unknown to him, Jacob's thumb is a whopping 5 inches long — making it pretty disproportionate to the rest of his fingers. We think it's awesome that Jacob has no time for the haters and is embracing the things in life that make him different with such a positive attitude. View Now